Bulgarian lawyer and international tax law expert Valentin Savov has been elected Chair of the International Fiscal Association's (IFA) Supervisory Board. IFA is a global organization bringing together leading specialists in international tax law and tax policy. The election took place on October 1»»»

Doha A joint statement has been issued on the Fourth Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the Republic of France. It reads as follows: On the sidelines of the State Visit of HEEmmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, to the State of Qatar, the Prime Minister and Minister of F»»»

Zowie, a Polish company that takes AI agents for customer service into production for telecoms, insurers, banks, logistics companies and retailers, is expanding beyond its home market in Central and Eastern Europe, starting with Romania. The company plans to open an office in Bucharest and has star»»»

Schneider Electric has announced a new Smart Thermostat, co-developed with Apple for Apple Home Collection, and an exclusive Power Mount for the newly announced Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted). Both products combine Schneider Electric’s expertise in home energy with the Apple Home experience. Homeown»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Luca Niculescu on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and the relations between»»»

Tokyo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Tokyo on Thursday with the Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HE Hiroyuki Namazu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperative relations between the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Luca Niculescu on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and the relations »»»

A Druze source in Syria's southern Sweida province who opposes the policies of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri has dismissed reports of plans to establish an Israeli military base in the province's southeastern countryside. The source also denied reports that the so-called National Gu»»»

The main achievement of Vladimir Putin's talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff was strengthening mutual trust between Putin and Donald Trump and advancing Russia-US cooperation beyond the Ukrainian conflict, political analyst Dmitry Suslov told Sputnik. According to Suslov, Russia's release of American»»»

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir explores family, duty, and her search for belonging Dubai: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has made her Instagram debut, sharing a video offering a first look at her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. In her first post on the platform on Thurs»»»

Shashi Tharoor calls out excessive brutality in Ranveer Singh's spy thriller saga Dubai: Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has finally watched both instalments of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar, and his verdict is anything but black and white. Agreed he's late to the party, but »»»

By Staff, Agencies Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD posted significant increases in new car registrations across the European Union in September, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association [ACEA]. Tesla’s registrations jumped 78.6% year-on-year, while BYD more than dou»»»

Arab Finance: The Alexandria Port Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based infrastructure investor Hassan Allam Utilities and Al-Tarek Group to study the development, construction, and operation of an integrated logistics center at El-Dekheila Port, according to a Minis»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Navy: Seven Vessels Catch Fire in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz Incidents 22-10-2026 10:38 AM IRGC Navy's Public Relations Office ann»»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has referred the matter to the prosecution service, requesting an investigation into facts and circumstances surrounding alleged political pressure exerted by National Customs Agency Director Nikolay Shushkov on Belitsa Mayor Rad»»»

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that European airfares could climb by up to 20% in 2027 as jet fuel costs rise amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Euronews reported. O’Leary also criticized environmental taxes imposed by European countries, arguing that they add to airlines’ operating »»»

Lebanon's Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to pursue an investigation into a shipment of Hezbollah explosives to the end, saying the probe was expanding as he pressed for the case to be referred to the Judicial Council on national security grounds. “There are no limits to the investigation,” Nass»»»

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, media reported Wednesday. The ruling follows an $18 billion settlement with 48 other states over similar claims. Meta called the penalty “a tax on sp»»»

Lawrence Wong tours iconic mosque, embracing UAE's values of tolerance Abu Dhabi: Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, and a number of senior Singaporean»»»

UAE Presidential Adviser says nomination reflects nation's investment in human capital Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has hailed the nomination of Lana Nusseibeh for the post of UN Secretary-General as a reflection of the UAE's growing international prese»»»

Doha, Oct. 22 (SANA) Qatar and France have expressed their readiness to work together to support projects aimed at promoting stability and economic recovery in Syria, in close cooperation with the Syrian government. The commitment was outlined in a joint statement issued on Wednesday and published »»»

New Delhi, India: India began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals. Delhi's air quality deteriorates in winter, when cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground. Major so»»»

Romanian microenterprises will have access to EUR 100 million in financing under a new agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BCR Social Finance IFN SA. The EIB will provide a EUR 50 million loan, which BCR Social Finance will match with an equal amount to support small businesses»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority on Thursday said that operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam have resumed and air traffic have returned to normal. The General Authority of Civil Aviation, in a social media post, also identified the fatalities, one Saudi citizen and »»»

Romania recorded the highest annual growth in construction output in the European Union in August 2026, with activity rising by 39% compared with the same month last year, according to Eurostat data published on Tuesday. The increase was well above the EU average of 2.6% and the euro area average o»»»

Abu Dhabi-based Indian expat reveals what he did for family, himself and what counts most Abu Dhabi: A year ago, Anilkumar Bolla's life changed for good when he won Dh100 million with The UAE Lottery. Twelve months on, the Indian expat in Abu Dhabi says the biggest reward is not the money itself, b»»»

SAJ Electric, a Chinese manufacturer of inverters and energy storage systems, is building its offer for Romania around storage: hybrid systems for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, a retrofit solution for solar parks already in operation and integrated systems for household prosumers. The »»»

TDI Renewables has secured €25.5 million in financing from Raiffeisen Bank International AG for the development of the Irato?u photovoltaic project—a 58 MWp installation located in Arad County, according to the local ...»»»

The National Power Grid Company Transelectrica SA has completed an investment of approximately 260 million lei to enhance the security of the National Power System by installing two STATCOM units for reactive power compensation at the Sibiu Sud and Bradu electrical substations?a first for Southern »»»

The Government approved the revenue and expenditure budget for Oltenia Energy Complex. The budget was drafted by taking into account current market conditions, including trends in electricity consumption and price fluctuations across various market segments, as well as the permanent decommissioning»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Further to the statement issued regarding the attack that targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) stated that the death toll has risen to two following the confirmation of »»»

Concerns rise over AI misuse after fake video of Bengaluru landmark goes viral Dubai: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly creating and sharing an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video falsely depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of Karnataka’s legisla»»»

GACA confirms air traffic has returned to normal as damage assessment continues Dubai: Saudi Arabia's King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has resumed operations following an attack that killed two people and injured eight others on Wednesday evening, the Kingdom's General Authority of Civil A»»»

President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters' pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to questions about high prices, President Donald Trump insists that the pain is his. "They hit me with affordability, and that's the first time I ever heard the word used," he complained »»»

More than half of 115 companies surveyed in Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine have experienced at least one significant adverse water-related event over the past five years, including business disruptions and rising costs, according to a report by WWF and EY denkstatt Austri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dubai Police issued 7,735 traffic fines and impounded 1,630 vehicles for excessive noise and unauthorised modifications during the first nine months of 2026, as part of an ongoing crackdown on practices that disturb residents and endanger road users. This was announced in a social medi»»»

An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed one person and injured eight others Wednesday evening, the kingdom's civil aviation authority said. The authority said in a statement that injuries from the attack ranged from "minor to serious" and that»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces carried out a massive overnight strike targeting Ukrainian defense industry facilities with precision-guided ground-launched weapons and drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. The Russian armed forces struck the Yuzhny railway bridge in Kiev, used f»»»

Doctors confirm no further treatment required for Pope Leo’s lung tumour Dubai: Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that the tumour removed from his right lung was a lung adenocarcinoma, but the disease was localised and no further treatment is required, according to a statement released by the H»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States has secured discounted Venezuelan oil and a 35% stake in a private oil venture under an agreement giving Washington broad access to the country's oil reserves, with no clear benefits for Venezuela. US President Donald Trump announced the deal in late August, tou»»»

Bulgarians go to the polls on Sunday, October 25, in the first round of a presidential election that almost nobody expects to be settled that night. There are 27 tickets on the ballot, the largest field since direct presidential elections began in 1992, yet the race has long since narrowed to three»»»

An object resembling a sea mine was spotted south of Cape Emine on October 21, the Bulgarian Navy Coordination Element in Varna said on its official website on Thursday. Mariners are advised to navigate with increased caution and maintain a safe distance of five cables. According to a navigational »»»

From our special correspondents in Pavlohrad – In Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city less than 90km from the front line with Russia, there is no respite from war. Residents describe daily life under bombardment, caught between exhaustion and determination. Amid criticism of Trump, TikT»»»

French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years. The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for politica»»»

Chairman of the Supreme Court of Russia Igor Krasnov met with Minister of Justice of the People’s Republic of China He Rong. Key points from the meeting: Russian-Chinese relations have a solid foundation and are developing rapidly — the course has been set by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The grow»»»

Buyers must assess entry prices, rental demand and exit prospects before investing The UAE property market continues to attract investors, but rising prices do not guarantee strong returns. Buyers need to assess the property, its location and its long-term prospects before committing, says Clint Kh»»»

The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) is expanding its international presence and strengthening Romanian-Japanese economic relations with the opening of its representative office in Tokyo.According to a press release sent on ...»»»

Legislative risk represents the primary challenge for the banking industry in Romania, given that approximately 80% of the 124 projects currently being handled by the Romanian Banking Association (ARB) are linked to this risk, stated Florin Danescu, Executive President of the ARB, at the Profit Fin»»»

Tax increases as a means of reducing the budget deficit have reached their limits, as businesses and households are already feeling the burden of higher taxation and Romania's economy is expected to grow by just 0.7% this year, according to Ruxandra Tarlescu, Tax Leader at PwC ...»»»

The security of Ukraine, Romania and the Republic of Moldova is closely interconnected, and threats emanating from the Russian Federation do not stop at Ukraine's borders but affect all the other countries as well, Ukraine's ambassador to Romania, Ihor Prokopchuk, said on Wednesday at the Bucharest»»»